White Chocolate Macadamia Banana Bread
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December 2, 2024
This White Chocolate Macadamia Banana Bread is a decadent twist on the classic banana bread, combining creamy white chocolate and crunchy macadamia nuts for a rich and indulgent treat. The addition of cream cheese in the batter ensures a moist, tender crumb, while the natural sweetness of ripe bananas perfectly balances the flavors.
Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a sweet dessert, this banana bread pairs beautifully with coffee or tea. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a delightful, bakery-quality experience at home!
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Ingredients:
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| 1cup granulated sugar | |
| 0.25cup butter softened | |
| 1.6666666cups banana ripe, mashed, ( 3 bananas) | |
| 0.25cup milk 2% | |
| 4ounces cream cheese low fat | |
| 2large eggs | |
| 2cups all purpose flour | |
| 1teaspoon baking soda | |
| 0.5teaspoon kosher salt | |
| 0.75cup macadamia nuts salted, chopped | |
| 0.75cup chocolate chips white |
Directions
1.
Prepare the Oven and Mixing Bowls
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). | 2. Grease a 9x5-inch metal loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
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2.
Cream the Sugar and Butter
In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the sugar and butter. Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
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3.
Add Wet Ingredients
Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the mashed bananas, milk, cream cheese, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
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4.
Incorporate Dry Ingredients
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. | 2. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix just until the batter is blended.
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5.
Add Nuts and Chocolate
Stir in the macadamia nuts and white chocolate chips by hand until evenly distributed.
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6.
Bake
1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. | 2. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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7.
Cool and Serve
1. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes on a wire rack. | 2. Remove from the pan and cool completely on the wire rack before slicing. Enjoy!
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.
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